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Hiya, Could anyone please give me the contact details for this casting?
Thanks!
http://www.starnow.co.uk/Casting-Calls/ ... e_film.htm

We are looking for cast for a new British Comedy Feature film.

The film has backing by major British companies and already have some big names attached for some of the lead roles.

We now need to find actors to fill other supporting lead roles, this is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to take their career to the next level.

The role will be paid and this is a project that is aimed to take to the cinema.

Audition dates and venue are waiting to be confirmed but we are looking to create a shortlist of actors to audition ready for when the dates are set, it will also give you enough time to prepare for the audition which we aim to hold around February 2012.

We can only give a limited amount of information at this stage but if you have any questions please feel free to ask.

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Payment details: TBC

All the details for this one are also on Mandy and Talent Circle - both of which are free!!

I'd be a bit cautious about this one - though there's no harm in finding out more via Mandy and Talent Circle.

These are the things that make me wonder:

PatricBasse wrote:We now need to find actors to fill other supporting lead roles, this is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to take their career to the next level.

This doesn't sound like the sort of thing a casting director would say and I am always very cynical and suspicious about someone's professional experience if they feel the need to make encouraging noises when advertising paid work .

PatricBasse wrote:Audition dates and venue are waiting to be confirmed but we are looking to create a shortlist of actors to audition ready for when the dates are set, it will also give you enough time to prepare for the audition which we aim to hold around February 2012.

This is not how casting usually (ever ? ) works either. An agent/actor needs to know the audition and filming dates because there is no point in submitting an actor's details if the actor won't be available. What is the point of the CD having details of actors who are not available? They would have to do their job twice. Also, if there is no character breakdown, the CD will simply be inundated with totally inappropriate submissions which is the last thing they want.

I've looked up the "casting director" and I suspect that this undertaking has been somewhat "hyped". Definitely worth checking out exactly what the funding arrangements are and what the pay is. That's not to say it wouldn't be worth getting involved in, it's just that I know how much money is needed to make films and pay actors. Don't be afraid to ask questions so that you understand what the set-up is.

Do report back if you get more information though!